Thesaurus results for INTEREST GROUP

interest group

noun

Definition of interest group

as in interest

a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill

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Recent Examples of interest group However, unlike prediction market firms and advocacy groups, those interest groups aren’t focused on a single issue. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Industries, disciplines, niche interest groups and organisations, to name a few, all develop their own epistemic cultures. — Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026 In elections everywhere, parties and interest groups play key roles in recruiting and supporting candidates. — Nicholas Carnes, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers influenced by opposing interest groups have failed to reach a consensus. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interest group

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Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The London native had watched NFL games played at Wembley on television before, but arrived Saturday with no rooting interest in either Kansas or Arizona State.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of interest

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Public pressure groups, and politicians such as Herman Mashaba, are calling on the government to do much, much more.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Andrea Miotti, founder and CEO of non-profit pressure group ControlAI, has been warning of the dangers of super-intelligent AI for some time.

— Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of pressure group

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That was Lucas’ preference — but politics, special interest groups and politicians shot it down.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
With a few other liberal Democrats, nicknamed the Grizzlies, Sher would pick through turgid language of legislation looking for provisions that reflected the undue influence of special interests.

— Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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